Acer 8940G - Quick Start Guide

Well, I'd say the new Acer 8940G, i7 Calpella platform looks more official now. See and download it's Quick Start Guide here:

http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...2194&Step1=Notebook&Step2=Aspire&Step3=Aspire 8940G&OS=V10&LC=en&SC=PA_7

Complete with specifications & configuration options...... and it looks a though it will be modeled after the 8935G series...... I hope they improved the hinges.



ENJOY!

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Specifications


• Genuine Windows 7®
Platform • Intel® Core™ i7 processor
• Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset
System memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support
• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display • 16:9 aspect ratio
• 18.4" Full HD 1920 x 1080
TV-tuner • Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Graphics • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M*
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M*
Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with five
built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer
supporting low frequency effects
• True5.1-channel surround sound output
• High-definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
• MS-Sound compatible
• Acer Purezone technology with two built-in stereo
microphones
Storage
subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• Blu-ray Disc™ Writer/DVD-Super Multi doublelayer
drive
• Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive*
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• Multi-in-1 card reader
Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Acer PureZone technology*
• WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
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Note: * Only for certain models
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Dimensions
and weight
• 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm
(17.34 x 11.62 x 1.22/1.73 inches)
• 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs.) with 8-cell battery
Power
subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 71 W 4800 mAh
• 3-pin 120 W AC adapter
• ENERGY STAR®
Special keys
and controls
• Backlit 103-/104-/107-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
• USB 2.0 port
• IEEE 1394 port
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support
• DisplayPort™
• eSATA port
• External display (VGA) port
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port
• RF-in jack*
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter

 

I'd like to see an i7 version of the 6935 next......

 

nice specs - disappointing design.

the hinge is terrible so is the dial in the media control pad.

 

Too bad they chose to put nvidia in the 8940G. The new ATI HD4000 series has much better options. I was hopping for USB 3 but who cares we have the esata.

P.S.: I hope to see a quad core in Acer 6930G. Why don't they make it compatible? It's only a BIOS update.

 

And 10 more watts of thermal dissipation for the cooling system to handle.

 

Would you go for better design of a 8930g ...or slightly better performance and cooling-mechanism of 8940g ?

Give details please .

 

Would please someone mind to reply to this question ???

 

No one knows, mate. It would run different CPU in there, and AFAIK it's not released yet.

 

Does anybody know if the keyboard is backlit?

 

Yes, it is!

Click here, to go to Acer's 8940G product page..... then click on the 'Technical Specifications' tab.

ENJOY!

 

I'd go with the 8940G. It may not look as slick as the 8930G, but we're talking Core i7 here. It eats Core 2 Quads for breakfast, and only nibbles on your battery when you don't need all 8 threads.
Also, GTS 250M >>> 9700M GT.

 

Than you so much for your reply. How about battery life? Any info about it?

 

For your information a 8942G has been released with a Better Graphic CARD than 8940G.
Do you happen to have a link with a VIDEO of 8940G or 8942G ?

 

when is 8942g damn coming out and what is price in uk

 

Ummmm, I do not think the 8942G has been released yet, and to my knowledge, Acer has not released anything official on this model. If it is released with the ATI Mobility 5650, we may not see the 8942G for some time to come...... awaiting ATI's release of the 5xxx series mobile cards.

 

i cant seem to find it in the tech specs page that the Keyboard is backlit

edit:

blind as a bat, ddnt see it at 1st, well this totally takes me away from the QX505, that SSD sucks based on newegg reviews

 

Hello, I wonder if algúin tested if the keyboard is backlit or not? and if you have the Spanish language guide. Thank you. I'm about to buy a laptop and am undecided between the Acer 8940G and Asus G Series G51J,

ASUS G Series G51J-A1 vs Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865

here the comparison

What do you recommend?

 

Hi cabeto,

Yes, the keyboard is indeed backlit. For more info, click here, and select the 'Technical Specifications' tab. Also, you will find the Spanish 8940G ' Quick Start Guide' at the following download link:

Guía de comienzo rápido

Regarding a comparison of the Acer 8940G -vs- the Asus G51J-A1, I guess this would depend on your needs. With regard to gaming, I would have to give an edge to the Asus, but if your focus is all-around multimedia, then I would say the Acer will aptly suit the need..... plus a larger 18.4" backlit LED screen. Don't get me wrong here..... the Acer will certainly game too..... it is just not as equipped regarding the graphics solution. Also, for the money, the Acer is a really nice buy.

Personally, if gaming were the priority, and I were considering the Asus model..... I think I would spend a little extra, and opt for the Dell/AW M15x. Again, the Acer 8940G is a good value, with power to spare.

Here are a couple of Acer 8940G reviews:

Acer Aspire 8940G Review

and

Acer Aspire 8940G (AS8940G-6865)

Also, if you have the patience, you may want to consider waiting for the Acer Aspire 8942G. This model is soon to be released, and it will be sporting the ATI Mobility HD 5xxx series graphics solution. In Europe, pre-orders are already being taken for several variants of this model, and one of them is scheduled to ship 18 Dec 2009.

Something to consider.....

Good luck in your decision, and I hope this helps!

 

Hello! Thanks for your answers ... I really like the screen size of 18.4 and ACER is also very useful to me an illuminated keyboard. Besides, I like to make the most of the games, I would like to give me a link to the 8942. If as you say I stand .. and I hope so. Thank you very much you are very kind

 

Hi again cabeto,

Thanks!

I just posted a thread regarding the Acer Aspire 8942G here..... and I have 'linked' all of the model numbers.

Enjoy!

 

Perhaps I'm simply conceding my ignorance of how pricing schemes work here in Australia, but would anyone care to enlighten me as to why this laptop is RRP $1329 in USA, but at least $3000 here? Our dollar isn't that weak! (And it doesn't seem to be a difference of specs issue either...)
Consider also that the Dell Studio 17 (1747) is RRP $1164, and sells for $1499 on http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/notebooks/studio-1747/pd.aspx?refid=studio-1747&cs=audhs1&s=dhs